El Frailecico and the Gollizno and Tesoro caves
A demanding route on the other side of the river: climb El Frailecico hill, once home to a Moorish watchtower, and follow the ravine to the Gollizno and Tesoro caves.
| ~8 km | circular; there’s no official route sheet, so the distance is approximate |
| ~400 m | of total ascent |
| Moderate to hard | with steep climbs |
| 468 m | altitude at the top of El Frailecico |
Lookout, pen and waterfall
Centuries ago a Moorish watchtower stood on top of El Frailecico; a well from that time still survives. From the top you can see the castle, the river and the whole village.
The Gollizno Cave was used as a livestock pen. The stains on its roof are traces of water: after about 48 hours of rain a waterfall forms.
Step by step
- Start at Plaza de la Baronía. Head down to the lower part of the village along Calle Turia to the river.
- At the foot of the mountain. After crossing the bridge, the path leads to the base of the hill.
- Climb to El Frailecico. Up to the old watchtower, with views of the castle and the Turia.
- Gollizno Cave. Along the ravine, the great cave-pen.
- Tesoro Cave. A little higher up, with a small entrance.
- Back. The same way to the lower part of the village and through the streets to the square.
Good to know
- Tesoro Cave: access is tricky; don’t go in without caving gear. Bring a torch if you want to peek inside.
- Pace: allow half a day; bring water and food.
- After rain: that’s when the Gollizno waterfall is worth it, but the ground is slippery.
Where it is
Location on the map of the area. Always follow the trail waymarks.
- Chulilla Castle
- La Peñeta viewpoint
- El Frailecico (this route)
- Charco Azul viewpoint
- Hoces del Turia viewpoint
- Hanging bridges
- La Cruz viewpoint
- Hanging Bridges Route
- Path
- Track
- Car park (yellow: paid)
Map data: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Approximate map: it doesn't replace the waymarks or the guidebook.
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Sleep right by the trail
Our accommodation is in the centre of the village: you can walk to almost every route.
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Apartment La Muela 1
200 m from the main car park
- 5 guests
- 2 bedrooms
- 1 bathroom
- 65 m²
Two bedrooms with two beds each, a living-dining room open to the kitchen and a work corner with good Wi-Fi.
from 90 € / nightSunday to Thursday · 2-night minimum
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Apartment La Muela 2
Balcony with views of the Turia canyon
- 5 guests
- 2 bedrooms
- 1 bathroom
- 65 m²
Second floor with a balcony over the Turia canyon, two bedrooms, a living room and an equipped kitchen.
from 90 € / nightSunday to Thursday · 2-night minimum
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Apartment La Muela 3
Private terrace with views of the castle and the canyon
- 3 guests
- 1 bedroom
- 1 bathroom
- 55 m²
Third floor with a private terrace and views of the castle and the canyon, next to the main car park.
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Rural cottage La Cambreta
Terrace with castle views
- 3 guests
- 1 bedroom
- 1 bathroom
- 55 m²
A former farm storehouse restored in 2020: two small floors and a terrace facing the castle.
